Richards discusses collision repair industry issues that led to founding of association. Highlights Texas Auto Body Trade Show that starts today. The Texas Auto Body Trade show starts today at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. The annual two-day event, sponsored by the Auto Body Association of Texas (ABAT) includes an education […]
Collision Industry Foundation Launches Fund to Assist Family of El Paso Shooting Victims
Seeks to raise funds for grandchildren of collision repair shop owner whose son and daugther-in-law was killed in Texas shooting. In the wake of the recent tragic mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, the Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) has committed to assist one of our own in a “Campaign of Caring.” As CollisionWeek reported last […]
TSG Consumer Partners Acquires Joe Hudson’s Collision Centers
Private equity firm acquires 110 store collision repair chain. TSG Consumer Partners (TSG), a private equity firm focused exclusively on the branded consumer sector, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Joe Hudson’s Collision Centers (JHCC) from Carousel Capital. Carousel Capital and JHCC management will continue as minority […]
Son and Daughter-in-Law of Collision Repair Shop Owner Among Those Killed in El Paso
Gilbert Anchondo, owner of Colormaster Auto Body Shop in El Paso, Texas lost his son Andre, 23, and Andre’s wife Jordan, 24, during the shooting last weekend at a Walmart in El Paso. According to press reports, Andre and his wife were killed protecting their two-month-old son, Paul, who survived the attack. Gilbert Anchondo was […]
IAA Adds Location in Houston, Texas and Expands McAllen Branch
IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) on August 2 celebrated the grand opening of its Houston South facility, located in Rosharon, Texas. IAA Houston South is the 17th branch in the state and will help accommodate increased customer capacity needs. It is located approximately 35 miles from Houston and will strategically enhance IAA’s ability to serve the […]
Caliber Acquires Herb’s Paint & Body
Multiple collision repair shop operator now has 51 locations in Dallas-Fort Worth. Caliber Collision announced that it has acquired Herb’s Paint & Body locations across the Dallas-Fort Worth market. According to Herb’s website, before it was redirected to Caliber’s website, the organization had eight collision repair centers in the market. Herb’s was founded in January […]
Texas Auto Body Trade Show Features Body Shop Panel Discussion
The Auto Body Association of Texas (ABAT) announced that the 2019 Texas Auto Body Trade Show, set for September 20 and 21 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, will feature a Body Shop Panel Discussion as part of its slate of educational offerings this year. The Friday panel discussion will run from […]
Registration Open for September 20-21 Texas Auto Body Trade Show
Online pre-registration is now open for the 2019 Texas Auto Body Trade Show, that is set for September 20 and 21 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, hosted by the Auto Body Association of Texas (ABAT). For the first time in the event’s history, the association has partnered with Thomas Greco Publishing, […]
Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Texas
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the opening today of a Gerber Collision & Glass collision repair center in Austin, Texas. The location previously operated as Aus-Tex Body & Frame. Austin is the capital of Texas, the 11th largest city in the U.S., and home to the University of Texas. “We look forward to continuing to […]
ProCare Collision Announces Rebranding of Art’s Paint and Body Shop in San Antonio
ProCare Collision, a 30 location Texas-based collision repair center operator, announced they are rebranding the Art’s Paint & Body location in San Antonio to ProCare Collision. This consolidation of brands and alignment is part of the continued MSO’s strategy to bring a unified presence to the San Antonio market. ProCare has owned the Art’s Paint […]